Acacia Stem Section

Acacia stem transverse section-Cortex & medulla.

FRONTECH JIL-2220. 0.7MP, 150x (10 X 15).

FRONTECH JIL-2220. 0.7MP, 675x (45 X 15).

The specimen is a transverse section of acacia stem still in a stage of primary growth only. Observe the single-layered epidermis beneath which appears to be a rigid collenchymatous cortex which has been magnified further in the adjacent microphotograph. Below the cortex is a layer of chlorenchyma.